John,

Before I ask you to contribute $3 toward our mid-month fundraising goal, I want to share something that’s been on my mind.

When I first ran for Congress, there were political “insiders” who told me flipping CA-45 would be impossible. They said this district was stacked against us, and too expensive to compete in. But we proved them wrong.

Now, we’re in another defining moment.

Not long ago, our first Republican opponent jumped into this race. Then earlier this month, another filed to run against me. And while they’ll spend the next few months trying to out-MAGA each other, my focus hasn’t changed: serving the people of Orange County, not political insiders.

This race will once again be one of the most competitive in the country, and every headline about “Republicans targeting CA-45” only proves just how high the stakes are.

That’s why I have to ask: will you chip in $3 before midnight to help us stay on pace for our mid-month goal?
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This people-powered team has already defied the odds once. Together, I know we can do it again. Because when we organize, when we show up, grassroots power always wins.

Thank you for standing with me,

-Derek